WISA WA

This one day program provides participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively apply interventions to prevent, reduce and resolve bullying incidents in their school. Participants will focus upon the top four most effective bullying interventions acknowledged internationally as best practice. You will also learn which approach is best suited to different types of bullying and levels of vulnerability of those involved.

 This training is based upon the latest research and effective practices from Australia’s leading international experts in addressing bullying in schools - Prof Ken Rigby, University of South Australia & Prof Donna Cross, University of Western Australia.

Program

1.   What is and isn’t bullying

2.   Punitive versus restorative/educative approaches – maintaining dignity, respect and engagement whilst rebuilding trust

3.   Strategies for schools to effectively address bullying

4.   Strategies for parents and students in addressing bullying

5.   The bigger picture of prevention of bullying and creating safe healthy schools